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Dirk van der Westhuizen

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Bio

Dirk van der Westhuizen is a South African performing artist, renowned for his energetic stage presence and versatile vocal range. He began his career at the age of 12 and has since become a celebrated figure in the Afrikaans music industry. He gained widespread fame in 2012 with a South African version of PSY's "Gangnam Style," amassing millions of YouTube views. Since then, he has released several more singles and albums including "Dirty 30s," which garnered significant success. His discography includes hit albums like "Sexy Vi My," "Steam," and "#OnsWiIEnOnsKan," along with numerous Gold and Platinum Awards, solidifying his status as a prominent artist in the country.

Discography

Albums⁷

Bietjie Lekkerder2022 • AlbumTracks: 14

Dirty 30's2020 • AlbumTracks: 19

Stoom2019 • AlbumTracks: 13

Sexy Vi My2018 • AlbumTracks: 16

#Onswilenonskan2017 • AlbumTracks: 18

#GooiJouSuikerOpMy2014 • AlbumTracks: 12

Uithak2012 • AlbumTracks: 13

Singles³

Hallo2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Zoepa2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Tot Ons Val2021 • SingleTracks: 1

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